There were a lot of exclamation points in our responses about Seattle summers! We sure love 'em!
What is your favorite Seattle summertime activity that doesn't cost a dime?
Beaches! Matthews Beach, Magnuson Beach, Richmond Beach, Edmonds Beach
Ferry ride out to Jetty Island (Plan to spend a few hours there before the ferry can bring you back!)
Go to the Ballard Locks and see the salmon
Take photos of the beautiful surroundings!
Take walks!
Wading Pools
What do you like to do that costs a little money?
Canoeing on Lake Washington (2 votes!) ($8.50/hour or $5/hour for students)
Colman Pool in West Seattle (saltwater pool right by the Sound) ($3.25 to 4.75/person)
Columbia Tower Observation Deck ($5 or $3 for students)
Fremont Outdoor Movies ($5 per person)
Lynnwood Aquatic Center
Mariner's games
Movies at Northgate ($1)
Paddleboarding in Lake Union ($13/hour)
Summer camps through Community Centers
Water taxi from Alki Beach (free parking + amazing skyline view) to the pier ($7 round trip per person)
What's your favorite park?
Carkeek Park (2 votes!)
Volunteer Park (has a free conservatory) (2 votes!)
Gas Works
Madison Park Beach
Saint Edward Park
Wallingford Park
Washington Park and Arboretum
These and other great parks can be found on the Seattle Parks & Rec website.
Wading pools are another summertime favorite. The wading pools at Wallingford Park and Green Lake got our votes!
What do you do to escape the heat when the temperature rises?
Dip feet in the water at Discovery Park
Bellevue Mall
Turn bathtub into kiddie pool
Drink slushy fruit drinks
Stand in the ice cream aisle at the grocery store
Sit under the umbrellas at University Village and let kids play in the fountains
Go to the beach!
Wading pools
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